Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Sessions Court Kuala Lumpur
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Tugu Negara restoration expected to be completed by National Day 2027 - UMK
The conservation of the Tugu Negara, the world's tallest free-standing bronze sculpture group, is expected to begin next week and be completed before 31 August 2027, according to Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The US$250,000 project, supported by the US Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, involves UMK as a research and knowledge partner, providing training to over 50 Malaysian conservation students and professionals. The initiative was launched in Putrajaya, but the monument itself is located in Kuala Lumpur.
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US-backed Tugu Negara project to boost local conservation expertise
A RM1 million US initiative will fund the conservation of Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur, involving an exchange of expertise between American and Malaysian specialists. The project will train at least 50 students and professionals from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), which will serve as the research partner. The 12-month project is targeted for completion before Aug 31 next year.
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Benefit concert for Andy Flop Poppy's daughter with scoliosis
A benefit concert, SOS 4 Inaz, will be held Saturday at Panggung Anniversari in Kuala Lumpur to raise funds for the scoliosis treatment of Inaz, daughter of indie rock veteran Andy of Flop Poppy. The estimated cost is RM97,000, and Andy will perform with other bands to support his daughter's recovery.
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Fashion becomes new attraction at FBM 2026
Festival Budaya Malaysia (FBM) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 16 September, featuring the inaugural International Cultural Fashion Week to attract younger generations. The festival includes a cultural walk, pavilions, water sports, hot air balloons, concerts, and a food festival.
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Music community rallies behind Flop Poppy's Andy and his daughter
A charity event called 'SOS 4 INAZ' is being held this Saturday at Panggung Anniversari, Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, to raise funds for the scoliosis surgery of Inaz, the daughter of Flop Poppy vocalist Andy. The event, organized by Karyawan, aims to cover the RM97,000 treatment cost.
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CIMB moves Malaysians forward through music, culture and community
CIMB Bank hosted Festival Ambang Merdeka 2026, a three-day celebration at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 29 to 31, in conjunction with Malaysia's 69th National Day. The festival featured local artists, cultural workshops, and a musical production, reflecting the bank's 'Moving You Forward' brand promise beyond banking.
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Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building sparked backlash over a foreign national helping visitors, despite management insisting he was not a tour guide.
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Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur
Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur. 27 September 2026, at Time Machine, Kuala Lumpur.
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Island Girl Finds Her Fins In Upcoming Stand Up
Malaysian comedian Fatimah Nuha will perform her debut solo comedy show 'Island Girl' at Bar Roca in Kuala Lumpur on September 24th. The show is a personal take on life and expectations on women, and tickets start from RM50.
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Ministry of National Unity Organizes Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition
The Ministry of National Unity is organizing the Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition at Gallery 1, Department of Museums Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, from August 31 to December 31. The four-month exhibition highlights football's role in uniting Malaysians across races and religions, tracing its history from before independence to the present. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur
Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur. 24 September to 27 September 2026, at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur.
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Rizman Ruzaini Opens KLFW 2026 with Heritage in Motion Collection
Malaysian fashion house Rizman Ruzaini launched its Cruise 2026 collection, 'Heritage in Motion', at Suria KLCC, kicking off Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. The event, attended by 500 guests, featured designs inspired by Melaka's trishaws.
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Endangered Species rocks KL again
Endangered Species Vol. 2, an independent music showcase, returned to Petai Belalang KL in Kuala Lumpur. The event featured performances by Women & Children, The Baby Cosmos, Teh Tarik Senja, and Golden Mammoth.
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Fabio Asher promises a different experience with orchestra
Indonesian singer Fabio Asher will hold his solo concert, 'The Romanticist Live in Kuala Lumpur', at Megastar Arena on 22 November. He promises a different experience with orchestral music arrangements and a full setlist. Tickets go on sale on 4 September.
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Hillsong Worship to Perform in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu in September
Hillsong Worship will bring their Asia Tour 2026 to Malaysia with concerts in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September and Kota Kinabalu on 13 September. The Kuala Lumpur show marks their return to the capital after more than a decade, while the Kota Kinabalu show is their first in the city.
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Japanese all-female metal band Lovebites aims to 'conquer' KL
Japanese all-female metal band Lovebites will hold their debut concert in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on 4 October. The concert, organized by Rockstage Entertainment, marks the band's first performance in the country after nearly a decade in the music scene.
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Golden Melody Winner SHI SHI to Stage First Solo Malaysia Concert in December
Golden Melody-winning singer SHI SHI will hold her first solo concert in Malaysia at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on December 6, 2026. Tickets go on sale September 7, 2026 via BookMyShow Malaysia.
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ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 -Gateway-
ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 -Gateway-. 12 September 2026, at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.
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KPM Seri Iskandar students excited to gain experience at Media Prima
Twenty students from Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Seri Iskandar visited Media Prima Berhad's headquarters at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur to learn about news and program production. The students toured various operations, tried being newsreaders, and participated in a quiz.
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Gautham Vasudev Menon to hold 25th anniversary concert in KL
Indian film director Gautham Vasudev Menon will celebrate 25 years in cinema with a concert in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 10. The event, featuring several artists, was announced at a press conference in Berjaya Times Square Hotel.
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Free to create, but be mindful of sensitivities - Hans Isaac
FINAS chairman Hans Isaac said creative freedom must be balanced with sensitivity towards Malaysia's multiracial society, commenting on the controversy surrounding the drama 'Madu atau Racun'. He spoke at the launch of FINAS's 'Projek Sinema' incubator program in Damansara Damai, Sungai Buloh.
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Saleem's son Amirul weds as estranged brother Syafiq Farhain reunites with him
Amirul Mukminin, son of the late singer Saleem Iklim, married Aisyah in Cheras. The wedding also saw a reunion with his half-brother, singer Syafiq Farhain.
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Music Collaboration Has Gone To A New Level
The Triple Alliance Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a one-night concert on 8th September at the Jeffrey Performing Arts Centre in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. The event brings together student musicians from Taylor's, Sunway, and Monash University Malaysia to celebrate the launch of the Triple Alliance.
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Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza
Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza. 17 October 2026, at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.